Job Description
Vacancy – Event Management Support Intern
ABOUT US
Doctors Without Borders/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF helps people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality.
Objectives
- To provide administrative and logistical support for the planning, coordination, and delivery of events, ensuring smooth implementation and a positive participant experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning and coordination of meetings, trainings, workshops, and conferences.
- Assist with participant registration, travel, accommodation, and transport arrangements.
- Liaise with hotels, venues, caterers, and other service providers.
- Prepare event materials, participant kits, attendance records, and feedback forms.
- Provide on-site logistical support during events.
- Maintain event trackers, documentation, and filing of event-related records.
- Assist in collecting and compiling post-event reports and participant feedback.
- Perform other administrative and logistical tasks as assigned.
Expected Deliverables
- Timely logistical support for all assigned events.
- Accurate event documentation and participant records.
- Well-maintained event trackers and filing system.
- Support in preparing post-event reports and feedback summaries.
Reporting Line: The intern will report to the Event Coordinator
Duration: 03 to 06 Months
Location: MSF South Asia HQ, Colombo, Office, M2M VERANDA Offices, 34, W A D Ramanayake Mawatha, Colombo 02
Work Timing: Monday - Friday, 9 am – 5.30
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree/diploma in Event Management, Business Administration, Hospitality, Logistics, or a related field.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Hindi or Sinhala / Tamil is an asset.
Benefits
- Internship Allowance:
- Internship allowance of LKR 2,500/- per day worked
- The intern will be covered for accident insurance.
- Free lunch
- 25% Work from Home (WFH)
- Additional expenses reimbursed upon approval and submission of bills
How to Apply
Submit a CV and cover letter to https://msfindia.zohorecruit.in/jobs/Careers.
Application Deadline: 17th July 2026
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This internship opportunity is open to Sri Lankan nationals only.
